Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Neil's practice focuses on intellectual property and technology-related transactions, including outsourcing (business process and information technology), software development, licensing, telecommunications, commercial agreements, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Neil has represented both customers and providers, domestically and internationally, in the outsourcing of functions including IT, human resources, F&A, procurement and call centers, among others. Neil also advises clients on intellectual property and technology issues that arise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations and bankruptcies.

Chair, Executive Committee, Strategic Advisory Board, International Association of Outsourcing Professionals.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (BSEE, 1987); Harvard Law School (J.D., 1990).